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The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has officially commenced the rollout of a landmark health insurance initiative, dubbed “PenCare,” specifically designed to provide medical coverage for the most vulnerable retirees in Nigeria. This strategic shift, announced by the Director-General of PenCom, Ms. Omolola Oloworaran, marks the first time the commission is expanding its mandate beyond […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has asserted that the ruling party is currently the most youth-oriented political platform in Nigeria. Speaking on the party’s demographic strength, Prof. Yilwatda revealed that the APC has crossed a significant milestone with over 13 million registered members nationwide. Central to this […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stirred national conversation by revisiting the origins of the Boko Haram insurgency during a recent interview on Arise News. During the broadcast, Abubakar reminded viewers that the group first emerged during his tenure under the Olusegun Obasanjo administration, emphasizing that the government of the day took decisive action to […]
In a match that will be etched into Champions League folklore, Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4–3 (6–4 on aggregate) on Wednesday night to secure a spot in the semi-finals. The Allianz Arena bore witness to a relentless, see-saw battle that featured seven goals, a controversial red card, and a stunning stoppage-time winner that […]
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued an urgent public health advisory, placing ten states on high alert following forecasts of heavy rainfall and potential flooding. The agency warned that these environmental conditions significantly elevate the risk of waterborne disease outbreaks, specifically cholera, across the identified regions. In a statement […]
Arsenal have secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive year, surviving a grueling and “anxiety-ridden” encounter against Sporting CP at the Emirates Stadium. While the match ended in a 0–0 draw, Mikel Arteta’s men advanced 1–0 on aggregate, thanks to their slender lead from the first leg in Lisbon. […]
The French national football team has been dealt a massive blow ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as head coach Didier Deschamps officially confirmed that Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike will miss the remainder of the season and the upcoming tournament in North America. The 23-year-old forward suffered a severe injury during Liverpool’s Champions League […]
Importation of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, surged by 96.6 per cent in March 2026 to 5.9 million litres per day, up from 3.0 million litres recorded in February, according to the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). In its monthly fact sheet titled “State of the Midstream […]
Troops of 195 Battalion (Rear) have arrested two suspected illegal miners during a patrol operation in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State. Security sources said the arrest was made at about 9:00 a.m. on April 6 along River Obu following a joint patrol involving troops and local vigilante operatives. […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The 2026 TIME 100 list features global icons like Aliko Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping. This annual compilation highlights individuals shaping the world’s future through leadership and ideas. It reflects a year of significant shifts in global power and the emergence of new influential voices. Aliko […]
